VET400 Introduction to ethical and philosophical perspectives in biomedical research
Credits (ECTS):5
Course responsible:Andrew Michael Janczak
Teaching language:Engelsk
Course frequency:Spring
Nominal workload:150 hours
Teaching and exam period: Spring week 9-10 (Syllabus is read and work with the essay starts week 5-8). Week 9 is filled with organized teaching activities. Week 10 is used for writing but participants must be able to meet physically if necessary. Additional information about the course, including the schedule for organised learning activities will be available after signing up for the course through StudentWeb.
About this course
The course gives an introduction to ethical and philosophical perspectives in biomedical research.The course emphasises the basics of ethics in biomedical science, philosophy of science, animal experimentation and ethics, scientific integrity and research ethics, and the vancouver declaration.
Learning outcome
Through the course the students are expected to attain the following skills / knowledge:
- Be familiar with the basics of philosophy of science and research ethics
- Be able to present, justify and discuss selected personal views regarding research philosophy and research ethics
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